Private security workers threatening to strike

Private security workers are threatening a massive strike in September. Unions are demanding a wage increase of 16 percent, or R900 across the board, including benefits. Talks with employers have deadlocked and if the workers down tools — or in this case, weapons — over 500,000 security guards might be involved. This would leave those…

Private security workers are threatening a massive strike in September.

Unions are demanding a wage increase of 16 percent, or R900 across the board, including benefits.

Talks with employers have deadlocked and if the workers down tools — or in this case, weapons — over 500,000 security guards might be involved.

This would leave those who depend on them for security at home, work, and in public places, without protection.

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